How social media affects mental health

1. In today’s day and age, staying connected through social media is very
important. Though studies are still inconclusive on what the relationship
between social networking sites and mental health is, staying connected
changes the way we interact with others.

2. This addiction to social media has become so intense that people feel the
need to constantly be connected. Studies show that when people are unable
to maintain this connection, for example, because the lost their phones,
these negative feelings arose.

3. Though there are clear benefits for social networking sites, these sites can
also cause many negative affects on mental health including depressive
symptoms, narcissism, and feelings of loneliness.